LONGACRE SCHOOL LENT
LONGACRE SCHOOL PAW PRINT
TRIPS & EVENTS
PAW PRINT YOUNG VOICES
LENT 2023
On Tuesday 17th January, the icy conditions didn’t deter our Prep Choir from heading off to another epic Young Voices Concert at the O2. With 78 Prep Choir members clad in their Young Voices t-shirts, we journeyed to the 02, ready to join the 8,000 plus children from hundreds of schools for rehearsals. Our seats were high but in a central position and we were armed with eyecatching Longacre flags and a banner! We spent the afternoon rehearsing for the evening concert and we were thoroughly entertained by the wonderful dance group, The Urban Strides and the incredible Beatbox Collective. The children did so well to remain focussed for the 3 hours of rehearsing. After a meal “pit-stop”, the arena started to fill, ready for the concert to start. Longacre parents spotted us, and the children were so delighted to see their parents in the audience. The Young Voices choir performed with some outstanding performers including, Anna Phoebe, a violinist who performed Beethoven’s Für Elise, sampled in Nas’ hit, I know I can. As always, The Urban Strides got
the children and audience on their feet, and Longacre parents were seen demonstrating their disco moves throughout The Nile Rodgers Disco Party! The children particularly loved singing, Rockstar, Sing From Your Heart, Message and of course The Trolls Medley! The headliner, Heather Small, got everyone singing Proud in harmony, which was poignant and a real highlight. This song reflected how our staff team felt about our Prep Choir. They managed this
“full on” experience and practically arctic evening conditions, with a great attitude and big smiles! Donations from the night were in aid of Place2Be, which raises awareness and supports the emotional wellbeing of young people. It was an incredible experience for the children and a special night for everyone. Thank you to all of the parents that could come and support the children. Miss du Pon
HOCKEY MASTERCLASS AT WORTH SCHOOL The Form 5 and 6 hockey players travelled to Worth School on Wednesday 11th January to take part in a Master class run by Simon Faulkner Head of Hockey and Assistant Director of Sport. We were treated to a run down of the schools facilities from Molly whose brother Harrison (Longacre alumni) now attends Worth, before running out onto their amazing astro. So much space!
‘King or Queen of the 25’ where everyone was trying to tackle and be the last person with a ball (All Hail the King!) and also the ‘sweep it to halfway race’ - all lots of fun and to help build strength in passing and stick skills. Everyone came away with a few more strings to their bow - hopefully ready to put into practice in training and matches
Simon kept us all moving for the whole time with drills and challenges in passing, dribbling and the famous chuck, check, lift keepie up task. Then there was a couple of games including LENT 2023
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